Happy Fenton

Blue

Hairstyles is an honest depiction of growing up punk on Chicago’s south side: a study in the demons of racial intolerance, Catholic school conformism and class repression. It is the story of the riotous exploits of Brian, a high school burnout, and his best friend Gretchen, a punk rock girl fond of brawling.

Dolores Sparts

Catilina Duque

Brody Taylor Counts

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Kris Morris

Demi Adejuyigbe

Denise Macias

Brianna Williamson

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Haylee

Maura

Yasmin

Hairstyles of the Damned

"Hairstyles of the Damned" is about Brian Oswald, a guy in high school who is growing up punk. At first he's a sort of needy and whiny character who is in love with his best friend, but as time passes in his harsh high school he must learn to be tough and act like a punk. He meets people, does drugs, listen to cool punk music, and gets a girlfriend or two along the way.  Um, yeah. I kinda strongly disliked this book, :/. I mean it wasn't the worst thing ever but I felt like I could have just used the time I read this book reading another book... and yeah if you're wondering why I just didn't quit half way, it's because I NEVER leave a book unfinished. So anyway basically I really couldn't connect with any of the characters, the plot was extremely weird, and if there were any punk rock references I guess I didn't pick up on them.  Overall I understand that this book appeals to a certain type of reader. The reason why this book doesn't get one star is because there were some VERY rare moments where I somewhat connected with what Brian was going through (hello, high school angst?) And yet I was left disappointed by this one. Good effort from the author though!

Joe Meno

Akashic Books/Punk Planet Books

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